Obituaries
January 29, 2019

Frank H. Graham – McKeesport

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Frank H. Graham, 86, of McKeesport, died Jan. 28, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born Sept. 29, 1932, in Gray’s Landing, Pa., he was the son of the late Chester Frank and Edna Irene Yutzy Graham and was the husband of Charlene Goetz Graham for over 59 years. Frank retired as an air traffic controller at the Greater Pittsburgh Airport. He was a graduate of East McKeesport High School, Class of 1950. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War and a member of the White Oak American Legion Post No. 701. Frank was a member of the Evangelical Congregational Church of McKeesport and also the Renzie Park Seniors. He enjoyed volunteering his time, with the McKeesport Area Meals on Wheels. In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by his brother, Eugene H. (Janet) Graham of North Versailles; niece, Diane M. (Tim) Rice of Rotonda West, Fla.; nephew, Frank E. Graham of Somerset, Pa. Family and friends will be received at JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY on from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Evangelical Congregational Church of McKeesport. Pastor Glenn Irvin will officiate. Burial will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Evangelical Congregational Church, 312 Olive St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.

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